Table of Contents

• 1. Purpose & Mission
• 2. Membership, Dues & Swag
• 3. Governance & League Leadership
• 4. Event Registration, Payments & Communications
• 5. League Play, Flights & Formats
• 6. Points System
• 7. Financial Structure
• 8. Sponsorship Opportunities
• 9. Cancellations & No-Show Policy
• 10. Rules Enforcement & Amendments
• 11. DGA Member Playbook
• 12. DGA Code of Conduct
• 13. DGA Board of Directors

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Article I – Purpose & Mission

The Degenerate Golf Association (DGA) exists to provide a fun, competitive, and community-driven golf league experience. The league prioritizes fair play, camaraderie, strong participation, and memorable events while maintaining the integrity of competition.

While the DGA embraces personality and humor, respect for fellow members, host courses, and league leadership is required at all times.

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Article II – Membership, Dues & Swag

Annual Membership Dues

• League dues must be paid in full by January 29th to confirm registration for the season.
• Dues must be paid via Venmo.
• If an alternative payment method is required (Zelle, Apple Pay, PayPal, etc.), the member must contact the League Treasurer prior to the due date for approval.
• Failure to pay dues by the deadline will result in membership not being processed, with no eligibility for league events, points, or championship participation.

Swag Policy

• League swag is included as part of annual membership.
• All swag orders must be submitted by the posted deadline.
• Members who fail to submit required sizing or order information by the deadline:
  • Will not receive swag
  • Will not be provided alternative ordering options
  • Will not receive a refund of league dues
• It is the sole responsibility of each member to respond to league communications in a timely manner.
• The league will not provide additional accommodations due to failure to respond.

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Article III – Governance & League Leadership

The DGA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of the following officers:

• President / Commissioner – James Drake
  League oversight, communications, rules enforcement, and strategic direction.
• Treasurer – Taylor Congdon
  Manages league finances, budgets, dues, payouts, sponsorship funds, and financial reporting.
• Tournament Director – Kyle Cameron
  Books courses for the season and coordinates event logistics.
• Membership Director – Nick Chimenti
  Oversees new member onboarding, NCGA registration, welcome communications, and member surveys.
• Social Media & Technology Director – Gilbert Serrato
  Manages website creation, registrations, scoring systems, branding, and social media content.
• Strategic Merchandise & Operations – Lee Clothier
  Oversees swag creation, vendor relationships, and merchandise opportunities.
• Strategic Partnerships & Gameday Operations – Zach Leibold
  Develops sponsorships and assists with event registration and on-site coordination.

The DGA Board retains discretion to modify roles as needed.

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Article IV – Event Registration, Payments & Communications

Event Payments

• Prepaid events must be paid prior to the date outlined by the board or no later than the Monday before each event.
• If payment is not received by the deadline:
  • The member’s registration will be removed from the field
  • The spot may be reassigned
• No payment equals no registration.

Member Communication Expectations

Members can expect the following communication cadence: - Event registration emails sent in advance - Registration for the next event opens the Monday following the prior event - Weekly reminder emails during the registration window - Upon registration, members will receive pairings, rules, and Golf Genius ID by Thursday prior to the event - A “Welcome to the Event” email will be sent the Monday prior to the event

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Article V – League Play, Flights & Formats

Member Guests & Non‑Member Participation

• Members may invite a non‑member guest to participate in a DGA event at the discretion of the league.
• Any non‑member or guest must provide proof of an established handicap prior to the event.
• Guests who cannot provide valid handicap verification will compete as a scratch golfer.
• Non‑members are not eligible for monetary payouts for event wins or placements.
• Non‑members may participate in side games (CTP, skins, long drive, etc.) only if the applicable buy‑ins are paid in advance.
• A member may compete alongside the same non‑member one time per season.
• After one appearance, the non‑member will be required to join the league to participate in future events.

Flights

• Flights are established per event based on handicap.
• Players without a registered GHIN handicap will compete at scratch.
• Verified 18Birdies or Grint handicaps may be considered at board discretion.
• Handicap manipulation will result in penalties, suspension, or removal from the league.

Season Event Formats (Tentative)

1. 4-Man Scramble
2. 4-Man 2-Split (2 Net Best)
3. Short Tee Event
4. 2-Man Scramble
5. 2-Man Low Net
6. 6-6-6 Scramble
7. Championship Stroke Play

Championship Event

• Played straight up – Match Play
• No flights
• Handicap application determined annually
• Designed to reward season-long participation and performance

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Article VI – Points System

Standard Points Allocation (Per Flight, Per Event)

• 1st: 5 points
• 2nd: 4 points
• 3rd: 3 points
• 4th: 2 points
• 5th: 1 point

Tournament First place receives a 2-point separation from second place.

Bonus Points

• Overall event winner: +2 points
• Perfect season attendance: +3 points
• Closest-to-the-pin winner +1 point
• Skins winner +1 point
• Long drive winner +1 point

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Article VII – Financial Structure

Tournament & Green Fees

• Tournament green fees may vary by event.
• Fees generally include:
  • Green fee
  • Cart rental
  • Entry into designated mini‑games
• Depending on the course and event format, fees may also include food and beverage options, which will be communicated in advance.
• Due to increased difficulty securing shotgun starts and large tee‑time blocks, certain events may require partial or full course buyouts.
• As a result, tournament fees may differ from standard public tee‑time pricing.

Event Payouts

Event Payouts (All payouts are subject to change each season based on membership capacity)

• Individual Events: $200 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, $50 3rd
• 2-man Team Events: $100 per participant for 1st, $50 per participant for 2nd
• 4-man Team Events: $50 per participant for 1st, $25 per participant for 2nd
• Championship Winner: $400 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, $200 for 3rd
• Season Champion payout: TBD

Side Games

• $5 buy-in
• Includes round-based contests

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Article VIII – Sponsorship Opportunities

• Silver – $250
  Logo on DGA flags
• Gold – $500
  Logo on flags, scorecards, and cart sheets
• Platinum – $1,000
  All Silver and Gold benefits plus logo placement on DGA swag

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Article IX – Cancellations & No-Show Policy

Cancellations

• Cancellations more than 72 hours prior to the event are eligible for a refund
• Cancellations within 72 hours are subject to board discretion

No-Shows

• Prepaid events: No-shows or same-day cancellations receive no refund
• Non-prepaid events:
  • Members are responsible for their green fee
  • Failure to pay results in suspension until payment is made
• If a member forces the league to cover their cost:
  • Immediate removal from the league
  • GHIN cancellation

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Article X – Rules Enforcement & Amendments

• Wrong tee box or hole played results in a two-stroke penalty per hole
• All penalties are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the DGA Board
• Fairness and friendly competition remain the league’s priority
• Bylaws may be amended by the DGA Board at any time. All active members will be notified of any amendments.
• Continued participation constitutes acknowledgment of updated bylaws

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DGA Member Playbook – Read This Once

Membership & Dues

• League dues must be paid in full by January 29th via Venmo.
• If payment is not received by the deadline, membership will not be processed.
• Alternative payment methods must be approved by the Treasurer prior to the due date.

Swag

• Swag is included with membership.
• All swag orders must be submitted by the posted deadline.
• Miss the deadline and you will not receive swag.
• No alternative orders and no refunds of league dues.

Event Registration & Payments

• Registration opens the Monday following the prior event.
• Weekly reminder emails will be sent.
• Prepaid events must be paid by the Monday prior to the event.
• No payment means removal from the field.

Cancellations & No-Shows

• More than 72 hours: refund eligible.
• Inside 72 hours: board discretion.
• Inside 24 hours: no refund.
• No-shows for prepaid events receive no refund.
• No-shows for non-prepaid events owe their green fee.
• Failure to pay results in suspension.
• Forcing the league to cover costs results in removal and GHIN cancellation.

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DGA Code of Conduct

Members of the Degenerate Golf Association agree to:

• Compete honestly and protect the integrity of play.
• Respect fellow members, league leadership, course staff, and sponsors.
• Meet all deadlines related to dues, registration, and payments.
• Honor commitments made to the league and its events.

The following behaviors will not be tolerated:

• Cheating or handicap manipulation.
• Abusive, disruptive, or disrespectful conduct.
• Failure to pay owed fees.
• Actions that place financial burden on the league or its members.

The DGA Board reserves the right to issue penalties up to and including suspension or removal from the league.

Participation in DGA events constitutes agreement to this Code of Conduct.

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DGA Board of Directors – 2026

• President / Commissioner: James Drake
• Treasurer: Taylor Condom
• Tournament Director: Kyle Cameron
• Membership Director: Nick Chimenti
• Social Media & Technology Director: Gilbert Serrato
• Strategic Merchandise & Operations: Lee Clothier
• Strategic Partnerships & Gameday Operations: Zach Leibold

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